Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Rounded objects are scary to cut on the bandsaw (in fact, anything not _flat_ against the table should be avoided when cutting). If we create a two point contact, we can replicate the flat surface, thus making it much safer to cut round shapes with the bandsaw.
On the other hand, rounding square stock is a chore and taxing on lathe tools when stock needs to be made round. If we can cut the corners off of our stock and bring them to a rounder shape, we're doing less dulling with our tools.
This tool, used on the bandsaw, is an excellent way to work with stock going to or coming from the lathe.
Like the folding knob in this video? Watch it here! →youtu.be/UtcXUmEp7o8
To view all the *bitesize tips* and techniques used in this video → youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEBXNh1Ik9FlyB4Gu4i-SPSgx4ypd6K44
Stay tuned for a step by step video coming soon!
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Michelle B
Keith Current
William L McNally
Jerry Adams
Zach Finch
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Mike Lornitis
Les N.
Gary G.
#MTbitesize
Rounded objects are scary to cut on the bandsaw (in fact, anything not _flat_ against the table should be avoided when cutting). If we create a two point contact, we can replicate the flat surface, thus making it much safer to cut round shapes with the bandsaw.
On the other hand, rounding square stock is a chore and taxing on lathe tools when stock needs to be made round. If we can cut the corners off of our stock and bring them to a rounder shape, we're doing less dulling with our tools.
This tool, used on the bandsaw, is an excellent way to work with stock going to or coming from the lathe.
Like the folding knob in this video? Watch it here! →youtu.be/UtcXUmEp7o8
To view all the *bitesize tips* and techniques used in this video → youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEBXNh1Ik9FlyB4Gu4i-SPSgx4ypd6K44
Stay tuned for a step by step video coming soon!
Become a patron! → Patreon.com/makethings
Thank you to my patrons!
Michelle B
Keith Current
William L McNally
Jerry Adams
Zach Finch
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Mike Lornitis
Les N.
Gary G.
#MTbitesize
